Understanding eating difficulties
Online only

Online Recovery College Courses
This is a 4-week understanding eating difficulties introductory course, that students can choose to attend either on an individual session basis or as a full course for a more in depth understanding.
Throughout the course students will explore, different types of eating problems, the possible causes, signs and symptoms, where support can be accessed and how to support someone living with an eating difficulty.
Session 1: Understanding Eating disorders: an overview of the development and maintenance of eating disorders and an insight into the various treatment pathways.
Session 2 – Anorexia Nervosa
Session 3 – Understanding Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating
Session 4 – Understanding ARFID
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about eating difficulties and how to support their own wellbeing or the wellbeing of another. The course has been co-produced and will usually be co-facilitated by individuals with professional experience and lived experience in a non-judgemental and supportive environment.
Some of our Trust teams have spent time with people who have had Anorexia and have written stories to reflect their experiences, popping them in this fantastic booklet. Why not take a read before enrolling on this course. My anorexia story booklet (PDF, 2 MB)
Already enrolled with the College? Then just give us a call on 01924 316946 or email wakefieldrecoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk to book on to the course.
At Online only
Start dates and time
Day | Date | Times | Duration |
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Tuesday | 2 September 2025 | 10am-12.30pm | 4 weeks |
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone, for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
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